The new Mini Cooper Convertible is the most affordable drop-top car in India. Limited time offers on popular models With its 7-speed DCT, the Cooper S Convertible flies to 100 km/h from standstill in 6.9 seconds before reaching 240 km/h. Mini may not be as popular as the other luxury car brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi in India, but the British car brand certainly has its own fans. The BMW Group-owned carmaker has launched its latest generation Mini Cooper Convertible in India at a price of ₹58.50 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable convertible car in India. The Mini Cooper Convertible commands a premium of ₹14.80 lakh over the standard Cooper S and is priced ₹4.1 lakh higher than the JCW trim. This drop-top iteration of Mini Cooper S hatchback is the third launch from the OEM in three months, following the JCW All4 and Countryman SE All4 in October and November of this year, respectively. The Mini Cooper Convertible was launched in India as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) import model. Bookings for the car have already opened at all dealers of the company, with deliveries expected to begin immediately. If you’re thinking of buying the new Mini Cooper Convertible, here are the most important facts you should before you make the deal. Mini Cooper Convertible: Most Affordable Convertible in India With a price tag of ₹58.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mini Cooper Convertible is the most affordable drop-off car you can buy in India. The closest to this model is the MG Cyberster, the electric convertible available in India, which is priced at ₹75 lakh (ex-showroom). No wonder, the Mini Cooper Convertible is much cheaper than the MG Cyberster. The top Mini is already available for booking and deliveries of this CBU car are expected to start immediately. It is ₹14.80 lakh more expensive than the standard Cooper S and ₹4.1 lakh more than the JCW trim. The Convertible comes with a standard two-year unlimited kilometer warranty and 24×7 roadside assistance. Mini Cooper Convertible: 4 colors offered The Mini Cooper Convertible is available in four different exterior color choices. These color options are British Racing Green, Chili Red, Sunny Side Yellow and Ocean Wave Green, along with black or white mirror caps. Mini Cooper Convertible: Classic Mini with updated details In terms of design, the new Mini Cooper Convertible comes with the signature Mini silhouette, but with updated details. The front profile features redesigned circular LED headlamps with multiple lighting cues. There is also a new radiator grille layout. Moving to the side profile, it gets white or black mirror caps, contrasting with the exterior color. The car rides on 18-inch dual-tone aerodynamically designed alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it has received vertically-aligned LED taillights finished in a flat-surface styling. Mini Cooper Convertible: A retractable fabric roof operates at 30 km/h One of the main highlights of this convertible is the electrically operated fabric roof that can be opened in 18 seconds and closed in just 15 seconds, while the vehicle is traveling at a speed of up to 30 km/h. The retractable fabric roof can also be partially opened to act as a temporary sunroof. With the roof closed, the luggage compartment stands at 215 litres, while with it folded the storage capacity is reduced to 160 litres. Mini Cooper Convertible: A cabin full of features The Mini Cooper Convertible gets a cabin full of features. Despite the signature minimalist theme of Mini, the car gets a round OLED center touchscreen infotainment system powered by BMW OS 9, which also serves as the instrument cluster. It gets integrated navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Intelligent Personal Assistant. Other notable features include a HUD, Harman Kardon sound system, digital key functions, wireless charging, electric sports seats with Vescin upholstery, etc. Mini Cooper Convertible: What drives it? The new Mini Cooper Convertible is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch sports automatic gearbox. The engine produces 201 bhp of peak power and 300 Nm of maximum torque. The convertible is capable of running 0-100 kmph in 6.9 seconds and it has a top speed of 240 kmph.